Richmond Hill explosion suspects seek separate trials

8:18 AM,
Feb. 21, 2013

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Defense strategies began unfolding Wednesday for three people accused of causing a deadly explosion in the Richmond Hill subdivision on Indianapolis' Southeastside.

Attorneys for two of three defendants told Marion Superior Judge Sheila Carlisle that they wanted their clients tried separately. Monserrate Shirley's attorney also said he was considering a challenge to the state's filing of a sentencing enhancement that seeks life without the possibility of parole.

"There may be some legal arguments to be made," said Shirley's lawyer, James Voyles. ...